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Bill Crouch

1910 – 1980

Baseball player and coach

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About Bill Crouch

Lived 1910 – 1980 (aged 70). Bill Crouch was an American baseball player.

William Elmer Crouch (August 20, 1907 – December 26, 1980) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies (1941), and St. Louis Cardinals (1941 and 1945). The , right-hander was a native of Wilmington, Delaware.

Crouch was 4–0 with a 2.58 during his brief rookie season. He made his major league debut in relief on May 9, 1939, against the Cardinals at Ebbets Field. His first major league win came in his first start, a complete game 11–2 victory over the Phillies in the first game of a home doubleheader on September 8, 1939.

In 1941 Crouch finished in the National League top ten for games pitched (38), saves (7), and games finished (16).

Career totals for 50 games pitched include an 8–5 record, 12 starts, 4 complete games, 21 games finished, and 7 saves. Crouch allowed only 10 home runs and 60 earned runs in 155 innings pitched. His lifetime ERA stands at 3.47. He handled 40 out of 41 total chances for a .976 fielding percentage.

Family Crouch was the son of former major league pitcher William "Bill" Crouch. They are the only father/son duo from Delaware to have played in the big leagues.

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Eastern Michigan University
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William Elmer Crouch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Crouch?

Baseball player and coach (1910-1980)

When was Bill Crouch born?

Bill Crouch was born on 20 August 1910 in Wilmington.

When did Bill Crouch die?

Bill Crouch died on 26 December 1980 in Howell.

What was Bill Crouch's occupation?

Bill Crouch was a baseball player.

What nationality was Bill Crouch?

Bill Crouch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Crouch

· Wikidata: Q4908622

· DBpedia: Bill Crouch (1940s pitcher)

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